Sterling School District

The Sterling School District in Connecticut consists of a single elementary school, Sterling Community School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 315 students.

While Sterling Community School excels in 6th grade English Language Arts with a proficiency rate of 73.1%, which is significantly higher than the state average of 48.1%, the school struggles in other grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's 4th grade math proficiency rate of 30.6% and 8th grade math proficiency rate of 0% are well below the state averages. Additionally, the 5th grade science proficiency rate of 28% is much lower than the state average of 50.8%. These academic challenges may be influenced by the school's relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which stands at 40.95%.

Despite these academic hurdles, Sterling Community School has a diverse student population, with significant percentages of Hispanic and students of two or more races. Ensuring equitable educational opportunities and outcomes for all students, regardless of their racial or ethnic background, should be a priority for the school and the Sterling School District. By addressing the school's academic weaknesses and supporting its diverse student body, the district can work to improve the overall performance and success of Sterling Community School.